March 22, 2010Chinua Achebe, the author of Things Fall Apart, was interviewed by Deborah Solomon. Things Fall Apart is about a Nigerian yam farmer who can't take the changes brought by British colonialism. The book sold over 8 million copies, is used in American English classes, and is considered to be the best selling novel written by an African.
Achebe commented on the current situation in Jos, Nigeria where people are being killed for their religion. Muslims killed six Christians. Achebe thought that the authorities weren't doing their job and that people are feeling angry for being left out.
Achebe also commented on acting President Goodluck Jonathan. He thinks he is weak, powerless, and not a good leader.
MY REACTION: I think it's nice Achebe was interviewed. I think that it's nice to interview older people for their wisdom and input.
Link:http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/28/magazine/28FOB-Q4-t.html
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